by Brent Knapp | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers
When it comes to talking about millennials, there are many stereotypes out there that have influenced the way the public feels about the generation. Whether it’s the assumption that millennials are irresponsible with money and would rather buy avocado toast than save...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
Urban Institute recently released a report entitled, “Barriers to Accessing Homeownership,” which revealed that “eighty percent of consumers either are unaware of how much lenders require for a down payment or believe all lenders require a down payment above 5...
by Brent Knapp | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers
Every winter, families across the country decide if this will be the year that they sell their current houses and move into their dream homes. Mortgage rates hovered around 4% for all of 2017 which forced many buyers off the fence and into the market, resulting in...
by Brent Knapp | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Millennials
Some Highlights: “The majority of millennials said they consider owning a home more sensible than renting for both financial and lifestyle reasons — including control of living space, flexibility in future decisions, privacy and security, and living in a nice home.”...
by Brent Knapp | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers
Definitely an aggressive headline. However, as the final data on the 2017 housing market rolls in, we can definitely say one thing: If you are considering selling, IT IS TIME TO LIST YOUR HOME! How did we finish 2017? New-home sales were at their highest level in a...